EN standards index
57 standards indexed by hazard and protection type. Each entry decodes the markings, scope and test clauses in plain language.
| Code | Title | Scope | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 131 | Portable LaddersClassification, strength and stability requirements for portable ladders and stepladders used at work. | Access equipment | Current | View → |
| ISO 3471 | Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS)Laboratory testing of roll-over protective structures and the survival space they must preserve during an overturn. | Agriculture | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 4254 | Safety of Agricultural MachineryGuarding of agricultural machinery including power take-off drive shafts, safe access, controls and stability. | Agriculture | Current | View → |
| EN 15695 | Tractor Cab CategoriesClassification of tractor and sprayer cabs by protection against dust, liquid aerosol and vapour, and the filters fitted. | Agriculture | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 27065 | Protective Clothing for Pesticide OperatorsPerformance classes for clothing worn during mixing, loading, application and re-entry into treated areas. | Agriculture | Current | View → |
| EN 166 | Eye ProtectionGeneral requirements, optical classes and impact ratings for personal eye protectors. | Eye & face | Current | View → |
| EN 169 | Welding FiltersShade number classification for passive welding filter lenses. | Eye & face | Current | View → |
| EN 175 | Eye and Face Protection for WeldingRequirements for welding shields, helmets and goggle bodies that hold filter lenses. | Eye & face | Current | View → |
| EN 341 | Descender Devices for RescueControlled descent devices used in rescue lowering operations. | Fall protection | Current | View → |
| EN 353 | Guided Type Fall ArrestersRequirements for fall arresters that travel along rigid rails (Part 1) or flexible lines (Part 2). | Fall protection | Current | View → |
| EN 358 | Work Positioning and Restraint BeltsRequirements for belts and lanyards used in work positioning and restraint systems. | Fall protection | Current | View → |
| EN 360 | Retractable Fall ArrestersSelf-retracting lifelines that lock automatically to arrest a fall. | Fall protection | Current | View → |
| EN 361 | Full Body HarnessesRequirements for full body harnesses used as the connection point in fall arrest systems. | Fall protection | Current | View → |
| EN 362 | Connectors for Fall ProtectionClassification (Class T, A, B, M, Q, K) of karabiners, snap hooks and screw links. | Fall protection | Current | View → |
| EN 1497 | Rescue HarnessesHarnesses designed and tested for lifting and lowering during rescue. | Fall protection | Current | View → |
| EN 12841 | Rope Access Adjustment DevicesType A/B/C devices for professional two-rope access work positioning. | Fall protection | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 20345 | Safety FootwearClassification (SB, S1-S5) for safety footwear with protective toe caps against impact and compression. | Foot protection | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 20346 | Protective Footwear100 joule toecap protection, one tier below full safety footwear. | Foot protection | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 20347 | Occupational FootwearFootwear without toecap protection for low impact-risk workplaces. | Foot protection | Current | View → |
| EN 795:2012 | Anchor Devices for Fall ProtectionClassifies anchor devices (Class A-E) used as connection points in personal fall protection systems. | General | Current | View → |
| EN 374 | Chemical and Micro-Organism Resistant GlovesPermeation and penetration resistance classification for chemical and biological hazards. | Hand protection | Current | View → |
| EN 388 | Protective Gloves Against Mechanical RisksMarking system for gloves rating abrasion, cut, tear, puncture and impact resistance. | Hand protection | Current | View → |
| EN 407 | Thermal Risk GlovesSix-level rating for burning behaviour, contact heat, radiant heat and molten metal. | Hand protection | Current | View → |
| EN 511 | Cold Protection GlovesConvective cold, contact cold and water permeability ratings for cold environments. | Hand protection | Current | View → |
| EN 60903 | Insulating Gloves for Electrical WorkVoltage protection classes 00-4 for gloves used in live electrical work. | Hand protection | Current | View → |
| EN 397 | Industrial Safety HelmetsRequirements for industrial safety helmets protecting against falling objects and head impact hazards. | Head protection | Current | View → |
| EN 812 | Industrial Bump CapsLimited protection against minor bumps, distinct from full safety helmets. | Head protection | Current | View → |
| EN 14052 | High-Performance Industrial HelmetsHigher energy and mandatory lateral impact protection beyond standard EN 397. | Head protection | Current | View → |
| EN 352 | Hearing ProtectorsRequirements for earmuffs, earplugs and communication headsets, including SNR and H/M/L ratings. | Hearing | Current | View → |
| EN 458 | Hearing Protector Selection and Use GuidanceGuidance for selecting, fitting and maintaining hearing protectors effectively. | Hearing | Current | View → |
| EN 818 | Short Link Chain for LiftingChain grades, sling safety requirements and the examination criteria for chain slings and their components. | Lifting accessories | Current | View → |
| EN 1492 | Textile Slings (Webbing and Roundslings)Requirements, colour coding and labelling for flat woven webbing slings and roundslings made from man-made fibre. | Lifting accessories | Current | View → |
| EN 13155 | Non-Fixed Load Lifting AttachmentsLifting beams, clamps, magnets and vacuum lifters: strength, retention on loss of power and required marking. | Lifting accessories | Current | View → |
| EN 13414 | Steel Wire Rope SlingsSafety requirements, working load limits by configuration, marking and discard criteria for slings made from steel wire rope. | Lifting accessories | Current | View → |
| ISO 12100 | Safety of Machinery: General PrinciplesRisk assessment framework and hierarchy of controls underpinning PPE selection. | Machinery | Current | View → |
| ISO 13849 | Safety-Related Parts of Control SystemsPerformance Levels (PL a-e) for the reliability of machine safety functions. | Machinery | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 13850 | Emergency Stop FunctionWhat the emergency stop function must achieve, actuator appearance and latching, and why it is not a safeguard. | Machinery | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 13855 | Positioning of SafeguardsCalculating how far a light curtain, mat or two-hand control must sit from a hazard, from approach speed and stopping performance. | Machinery | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 13857 | Safety Distances and ReachThe measured reach distances that prevent hazard zones being reached over, under, around and through a guard. | Machinery | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 14119 | Interlocking Devices Associated With GuardsInterlock and guard-locking devices, their types and selection, and measures to minimise defeat. | Machinery | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 14120 | Guards: Design and ConstructionFixed, movable and adjustable guards: strength, retention, openings and the avoidance of hazards created by the guard itself. | Machinery | Current | View → |
| EN 381 | Chainsaw Protective ClothingDesign types and speed classes for trousers, gaiters and jackets worn by chainsaw operators. | Protective clothing | Current | View → |
| EN 1149 | Electrostatic Properties of Protective ClothingRequirements for garments that safely dissipate static charge in explosive atmospheres. | Protective clothing | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 11612 | Heat and Flame Protective ClothingLetter-coded protection against convective heat, radiant heat and molten metal splash. | Protective clothing | Current | View → |
| EN 13034 | Chemical Protective Clothing (Limited Protection)Limited protection against light liquid chemical splashes and low-pressure sprays. | Protective clothing | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 13688 | General Requirements for Protective ClothingThe base standard for ergonomics, sizing and marking underpinning all protective clothing. | Protective clothing | Current | View → |
| EN 14605 | Chemical Protective Clothing (Liquid-Tight/Spray-Tight)Liquid-tight and spray-tight protection against higher-risk chemical exposure. | Protective clothing | Current | View → |
| EN ISO 20471 | High-Visibility ClothingClasses 1-3 for fluorescent and retroreflective garments used on active work sites. | Protective clothing | Current | View → |
| EN 61482 | Arc Flash Protective ClothingArc rating (ATPV/EBT) and class system for electric arc thermal hazard protection. | Protective clothing | Current | View → |
| EN 136 | Full Face MasksHigh duty full face respiratory and eye protection for demanding environments. | Respiratory | Current | View → |
| EN 140 | Half Masks and Quarter MasksRequirements for reusable facepieces used with replaceable particle or gas filters. | Respiratory | Current | View → |
| EN 143 | Particle FiltersClassification (P1/P2/P3) of replaceable filters used with reusable respirator masks. | Respiratory | Current | View → |
| EN 149 | Filtering Half Masks (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3)Classification and testing of disposable and reusable filtering half mask respirators. | Respiratory | Current | View → |
| EN 1317 | Road Restraint SystemsImpact testing and classification of safety barriers by containment level, working width and impact severity. | Road and highway | Current | View → |
| EN 12352 | Warning and Safety Light DevicesLamps and beacons for temporary layouts: luminous intensity, flash behaviour, angular distribution and durability. | Road and highway | Current | View → |
| EN 12899 | Fixed Vertical Road Traffic SignsRetroreflective sign faces, structural performance under wind loading, and durability of signs and their supports. | Road and highway | Current | View → |
| EN 13422 | Portable Warning Devices and DelineatorsCones, cylinders and portable delineators: visibility, stability against wind and traffic, and deformation on impact. | Road and highway | Current | View → |
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Why These Standards Matter
Each EN standard defines minimum performance requirements, test methods and marking conventions so that employers, safety officers and workers can compare products on a like-for-like basis. Understanding the classification codes – such as S1-S5 for footwear, the four-digit EN 388 glove rating, or the Class A-E anchor device system – is essential for selecting equipment that matches the specific hazards of a task, rather than relying on general assumptions about “safety gear.”
How to Use This Library
- Identify the type of hazard you are protecting against: falls, impact, cuts, punctures, noise or foreign objects
- Open the relevant standard page to review its classification system and marking codes
- Cross-check related standards, since most PPE systems (like fall arrest) combine several standards together (harness, connector, anchor, lanyard)
- Use the FAQ section on each page for quick answers to common compliance questions
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Each guide covers scope, testing, marking, selection and maintenance for one EN standard.
Frequently asked questions
What is an EN standard?
An EN standard is a technical specification developed and approved by European standardization bodies (CEN/CENELEC) that defines minimum requirements, testing methods and marking for a product category, including personal protective equipment.
Are EN standards legally required?
In most European countries, PPE sold or used at work must meet the relevant EN standard and carry a CE mark, but always confirm current local regulations with your national authority.
How do I know which EN standard applies to my equipment?
Check the marking or label on the product itself, which should reference the specific EN standard and any classification codes (for example EN 397 or EN ISO 20345 S3).
Do fall protection standards work together as a system?
Yes, a complete fall arrest system typically combines a harness (EN 361), a connector (EN 362), an anchor device (EN 795), and either a lanyard or guided type fall arrester (EN 353), each certified separately but used together.
How often is PPE required to be inspected under these standards?
Most standards recommend at least an annual formal inspection by a competent person, in addition to a visual check before each use, though exact intervals depend on the manufacturer and equipment type.
Where can I find the full text of an EN standard?
The official full text of each EN standard can be purchased through national standards bodies (such as BSI, DIN or AFNOR) or the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).